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TFT METERS
QUANTUM Light Bar
HEADPHONE SUPPORT
RECORDING
DMI
DUAL Assignable Master FAders
The DiGiCo Quantum338 builds on the Quantum7 in a mid format console, adding new design features and enhancements for a truly unique experience. The Quantum338 is the next step in the DiGiCo Quantum range of consoles. Delivering 128 Input channels into 64 busses, with additional processing for Master busses and Matrices, The Quantum338 brings advanced processing functions and an ultimately flexible workflow to a wider user base. The Quantum338 incorporates an all new design with built-in keyboard lighting, 17� high brightness displays and individual TFT channel displays. The floating Quantum chassis features 36 channel faders plus 2 dedicated Master faders complete with high resolution metering. Featuring our patented Nodal Processing, Mustard Processing, Spice Rack and True Solo, The Quantum338 has all the features needed for every scale of production. And with built-in 32bit I/O, triple redundant MADI and Optocore it’s equipped with all the connectivity you need. The Quantum338 delivers on every level.
3 Screens
TFT METERS
QUANTUM Light Bar
HEADPHONE SUPPORT
RECORDING
DMI
DUAL Assignable Master FAders
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FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array)
These neat components have been around almost as long as DSP. Historically, due to their small size, they played the role of the glue logic in larger applications, allowing multiple DSP chips to communicate. As the technology has grown, so have the FPGAs. Much larger and smarter components are now available, with the latest generation chips providing our Quantum engines with huge processing capabilities, surpassing even the most advanced DSP engines.
Quantum Technology
Quantum338 uses a combination of 3 FPGAs to deliver unrivalled channel counts, and more channel processing than can be found on any other digital live console at this price point.
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Nodal Processing The patented Nodal Processing appreciates the demands on monitor engineers and sound designers to be able to provide creativity not only on the channels but actually on each node of an aux buss. A full complement of DiGiCo channel processing can be allocated to each aux send allowing a unique mix tailored for the artist or the audience. Using the 64 Nodal Processors essentially turns the Quantum338 into a mixing console on the aux busses; users can drop a whole channel’s worth of processing on each one of those sends, literally turning an aux send into its own channel. Nodal Processing opens engineers up to a new world of creative mixing possibilities. And Nodal processing could even replace the requirement of a small monitor console in a West End or Broadway production.
True Solo Quantum True Solo builds on Nodal Processing, focusing on the needs of the monitor engineer. With True Solo, users have the option of emulating output processing options into the solo buss; when inputs are soloed, selecting your artists output buss in the True Solo panel emulates the output processing and you hear the signal exactly as the artist hears it. No guessing on how it will sound; just accurate true monitoring of your inputs. When combined with Nodal Processing, True Solo and Quantum deliver the ultimate set of tools for every monitor engineer.
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Spice Rack & Chilli 6
The Spice Rack is a new processing rack that supports plugin style native processing options, allowing you to build a rack of up to 8 insertable processors. To kick things off, we’ve launched the Chilli 6 – a 6-band multi-band compressor. Allowing full control over all parameters, including our unique release shape control, the Chilli 6 is perfect for shaping vocals and instruments as well as focusing on problem frequencies with all the control you need.
Mustard Processing
Making use of the Quantum engine’s seventh generation FPGA infrastructure, we’ve introduced Mustard processing – a brand new set of channel processing strips to work alongside your standard channel processing. Each Mustard processing strip provides a choice of two pre-amp modellers, a 4-band EQ (including all-pass filters), 4 different boutique style compressor models and a gate/ducker. Quantum338 is equipped with 36 mono Mustard processing strips which can be used on any channel type.
Multi-Band Compression
Quantum338 offers the option of multi-band compression on every channel, inputs and outputs plus every Nodal Processor. Nice and simple.
Dynamic EQ
Dynamic EQs are the holy grail of audio mixing; it allows the audio level to dynamically control the amount of EQ being applied to the signal. To perform these calculations in realtime requires a serious processing resource, which many of today’s standard DSP systems simply cannot deliver, but DiGiCo’s FPGA based processing easily handles the processing with Quantum338 having Dynamic EQ available on every input and output channel and Nodal Processor.
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FX The Quantum338 provides users with 24 rack slots to host high quality internal effects processors. With a selection of delay based and reverb effects to choose from, DiGiCo’s FX provide a wide range of tools for every situation. Up to 16 of the effects can be our floating point reverbs.
32 bit local I/O The Quantum338 takes the built in console I/O to new levels of performance. The 8 local mic/line inputs and 8 local line outputs all feature the latest 32 bit “Ultimate Stadius” converters. Plus there’s 4 stereo AES/EBU in/out.
Connectivity Triple redundant MADI in/out (which can also be configured as 6 MADI I/O at 48kHz), dual DMI card slots, support for dual 2nd generation Optocore loops, built-in UB MADI USB interface, 16 GPIO, MIDI, 4 switched network ports, USB, and a digital Overview Monitor Output. Plus you can add a Waves SoundGrid Interface card giving you an extra 64 I/O for connecting to the SoundGrid Network.
Gold Power Designed for the rigours of touring, the Quantum338 features dual redundant quick release 500W power supplies. With gold global 12V power bussing and local point-of-load architecture, Quantum338 reinvents power busses for touring consoles and ensures your Quantum338 performs flawlessly at every gig.
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DiGiCo HOME & Dark Application Quantum338 features the latest in DiGiCo software including a new dark mode application and the DiGiCo HOME. Designed to make operation, configuration and routine maintenance easier, DiGiCo HOME is a new launcher portal that incorporates quick links to console applications and configuration setups. The dark mode application with its flat high contrast graphics refreshes the look of the Quantum application while helping to reduce eye fatigue and improve readability.
iPadŽ Control (to follow) DiGiCo’s Quantum App allows you to control any of the major parameters of the Quantum338 over WiFi with an iPad. Better still, the iPad is not only a remote control surface, but also an expansion of the control surface. The iPad Quantum App allows you to add an extra 256 Macro buttons so you can have your quick access go-tos in one hand (literally), while the console remains clear to mix the show on.
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Waves SuperRack
C4 Multiband Compressor
Waves Plugins In addition to the Quantum338’s superb internal processing, you can also access all the plugins you know and love from the studio thanks to Waves SoundGridŽ.
CLA-2A
Quantum338 supports an optional SoundGrid Interface card providing 64 I/O channels; add a DiGiGrid DGSXL or other SoundGrid Server for low latency real-time processing.
Overview Screen This is an external DisplayPort digital output that provides a complete overview of your console channels and metering; see all your channels, groups, auxes, matrices, control groups, metering, sub groups, and your master, all in an easy-to-navigate format.
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Triple Touch Screens Instant Control
One of the defining features of the DiGiCo range of consoles is the large touch screens, bringing all of the information and control to where you need it, quickly and easily. The Quantum338 is no exception, and features three 17� 1000 nit high-brightness PCAP (Projected capacitive touch ) TFT screens, one for each section of the console. The new high-resolution screens give an expansive view of the new Quantum Dark Application, with the extra screen real-estate providing room for on-screen quick select buttons and a full on screen meter-bridge. Access to the channel strip and all of its features is just a touch away. Simply select your channel and use the Hidden Till Lit rotaries or Quick Select buttons to select or alter your required parameters. As you change fader banks, access Set Spills or fold and unfold multichannel faders the information on the screens changes instantaneously to reflect the channel setup. Multiple Touch Screens - See, Touch, Hear.
Find what you want at the speed of light. When it comes to operating a console in a live, or other high pressure environment, it is fundamentally important that the desk works with the operator to provide the fastest and simplest way to create the mix you want. Fast access to channels, easy control of gain and quick intuitive management of all of the sends, dynamics, effects and EQ is where HTL comes into its own. Even operators with little or no experience of digital consoles will instantly be able to see which control on the desk alters which parameter, as HTL dynamically colour codes each rotary encoder to reflect the colour scheme of EQ, processing or sends currently displayed on the screen. The Quantum338 has 3 x 24 encoders with an RGB HTL ring, and a Quantum7-style channel strip with HTL EQ encoders. It also benefits from new Dynamics metering in each channel strip, as well as extra bright responsive meters by its faders. Quantum338 also features 70 TFT displays providing users with more visual feedback. Featuring channel and bank names, channel meters, channel colour coding, macro and snapshot info, the 96x96 resolution TFT’s take surface feedback to a new level. HTL - The guiding light
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DiGiCo brought its DMI (Digital Multichannel Interface) into the pro-audio world via its Orange Box, and then to the S21 & S31, SD12 and Quantum7. In addition to it’s triple MADI and 32-bit local I/O connections, Quantum338 features two slots for DMI cards, delivering 64 channels of I/O per slot.
DMI-KLANG This card provides ultra low latency KLANG immersive processing for up to 16 2-channel mixes with 64 inputs at 48kHz or 96kHz.
DMI-MADI-B This card can be used to connect a Standard MADI stream (64 channels in and out) at 48KHz or 96KHz or a DiGiCo Rack with the appropriate connector (D2-Rack, SD-Rack, SD-MINI Rack)
DMI-HYDRA 2 This card will provide 56 input and 56 output channels at 48kHz with Primary and Secondary (backup) optical connections.
DMI-AVIOM This card provides 16 output channels at 48kHz (with SRC) and supports Aviom’s proprietary A-Net Pro16 protocol. It has 1 CAT5E connection and faceplate DIP switched for Stereo output selection. DMI-WAVES This card will provide 64 input and 64 output channels at 48kHz or 96kHz to the SoundGrid™ Network with 2 CAT5E connections.
DMI-DANTE 64@96 This card provides 64 input and 64 output channels at both 48KHz and 96KHz. It is provided with Primary and Secondary (backup) Gigabit Ethernet ports for connection to the Dante network.
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DMI-AMM This card offers Quantum, SD-Range and S-Series consoles 48 channels of automatic microphone mixing which can be used in any console input channel.
DMI-MADI-C This card can be used to connect to the DiGiCo D-Rack or D2-Rack, or another DiGiCo console, with the RJ45 MADI connector.
DMI-ADC This card provides 16 analogue inputs on 2 x 25 way “D” connectors. The ADC card is a line card only. There is no microphone amplifier or phantom power available. There is no gain control function for these inputs (only digital trim). Maximum input level +22dBu. DMI-DAC This card provides 16 analogue outputs on 2 x 25 way “D” connectors. The DAC card is line level only. Maximum output level +22dBu (Digital Full Scale).
DMI-AES This card provides 16 inputs (8 pairs) and 16 outputs (8 pairs) on 2 x 25 way “D” connectors. All AES inputs are provided with sample rate conversion (SRC) by default. All AES outputs are synchronised to the mixer system clock. DMI-ME This card offers a 40 output interface to Allen & Heath ME-1 or ME-500 Personal Mixers. Multiple Personal Mixers can be connected to the DMI ME via the ME-U Hub.
DMI-MIC This card provides 8 microphone preamp inputs on 1 x 25 way “D” connector. Each channel has individual, low noise gain control and phantom power. User interface is through a normal channel strip on your console. Maximum input level is +22dBu.
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Quantum 338 Layout 17� High-Brightness Touch Screens
Quantum Hood
On Screen Meter Bridge On Screen Quick Select Function Buttons
Dedicated Quick Access Encoders and Buttons TFT LCD Displays
100mm Faders
Headphone Output
5V Power Fader Bank Only USB Assign Optional Optocore Loops
Quantum Lighting Bar
GPI/GPO RS422
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AES
UB MADI
Channel Controls USB Connection
Channel Lighting Bar
10 x 4 User Defined Macros
Two Solo Busses Snapshot Recall, Update
Touch Turn Encoder Assignable Previous and Button Master Faders and Next
Master Screen Assign
Headphone Output
Keyboard Lighting Bar
AES Sync
MADI I/O Optional Waves Console USB
DMI 1
Word Clock Sync
DMI 2
Display Port
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RACKS D2-Rack
The D2-Rack is the latest in addition to the range of high sample rate racks. The compact 9U D2-Rack has a fixed format 48 inputs with 16 outputs fitted as standard. The output count can be increased to 32 by populating the 2 spare output slots with one or more of the 3 option modules – Line out or AES out or Aviom. The 48 inputs can be specified as either 48 mic in or 24 mic/24 AES in. As standard, there are 2 MADI Ports, available either as BNC or DiGiCo CAT5E connections that are available on the SD9 and SD11. These ports allow rack sharing between two DiGiCo consoles or digital splits for recording. When running at 96K, these 2 ports combine to create a single high definition 96K MADI connection with no reduction in I/O.
The D2-Rack has dual redundant power supplies as standard with LED indicators on the front panel. The SD-Rack Style menu system allows for customised rack settings and the control and activation the D2-Rack’s internal oscillator.
Optional Aviom, AES and or Analogue Output cards
SD-NANO Rack At the smallest end of the spectrum is the SD-NANO Rack. This 2U stage box works almost exactly the same way as the MINI, except it is half the size and therefore can only handle half the amount of inputs and outputs. The NANO is only available with optical connectivity.
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ADAT Input/Output Card with optical connections
AES-42 Input Card for digital microphones
AES/EBU Input /Output Card (BNC)
AES/EBU Input Card (XLR)
Dante Input/Output Card
AES/EBU Input/Output Card with bi-directional sample rate conversion
AES/EBU Output Card
32-bit 192kHz Mic/Line Input Card
The gain can be set independently on a channel-bychannel basis: once it’s set, each of the consoles on the loop can then Gain Track their own mixes; and if you do need to tweak any analogue gain settings, each Gain Tracked channel will automatically
Each interface card is hot swappable, so the SD-Rack will automatically identify and configure each card for you; and because the power supplies are located at the top of the rack (also hot swappable, by the way), you won’t find yourself battling through mountains of cable to get to them!
192kHz Analogue Output Card
It’s also based around the same Stealth FPGA technology present in the SD and Quantum console engines, so it can run the optical loop at 96KHz, while providing a down-sampled 48KHz feed to the broadcast truck from one of the MADI output streams. This is industry-leading A/D conversion, and complete with DiGiCo’s famous Gain Tracking™, all consoles benefit from +/-40dB of digital gain.
There are 14 slots on the SD-Rack, which amounts to 56 ins and outs, and it comes with or without optics. When running at 48kHz, the two MADI ins and outs provide 56 fully redundant input and output channels via a duplicate MADI aux; and if you need to run at 96kHz, you can get a full complement of 56 channels of MADI (in and out).
192kHz Mic/Line Input Card
The SD-Rack is the finest I/O rack available, capable of delivering up to 192kHz high resolution analogue I/O converters and multiple digital formats simultaneously, be it MADI, AES/EBU, Dante, AES-42, ADAT, or Aviom.
compensate, ensuring your mix stays the same. And what’s really cool is, any of those 5 consoles on the loop can then take control of an analogue gain should clipping occur, safe in the knowledge that everyone else’s mix will be unaffected.
32-bit 192kHz Analogue Output Card
SD-Rack
SD-MINI Rack The SD-MINI is a 4U rack and can accept SD input and output cards, be they analogue or digital, including AES/EBU, Dante, AES-42, ADAT, HD-SDI and Aviom. Running purely digital, the MINI can run up to 32 ins and outs. Or if it’s all analogue, you can have a maximum of 32 ins or outs or any combination in banks of 8 (8 in and 24 out for example). The MINI has MADI connectivity as standard, with optical as an option. There is also the ability to run the rack at different sample rates and to convert the Gain Tracking™ split outputs to other sample rates for compatibly with external devices.
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Quantum 338 Specifications Quick Reference Max no of Input Processing Channels Max aux / sub-group busses Matrix (in addition to aux / sub - group) Solo busses Max no. of inputs - Non optic consoles Max no. of inputs - 1 console on optic loop Local I/O spec
General Specifications
Rack sharing FOH/MON Offline Software DMI Slots UB MADI (48 ch)
128 64 (full processing**) 24 x 24 (full processing**) 2 (with True Solo) 640 1144 8x 32bit mic/line, 8x 32bit line outputs, 8x AES/ EBU I/O (mono streams) 1144 38 3 x 17" capacitive touch Yes Yes 2 24 + 8 Spice Rack 24 286 Yes 286 222 Yes 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 x ports or 3 x Redundant ports @ 48k 3 x ports @ 96k Optional (Dual Loop) Yes Yes 48kHz / 96kHz FPGA, up to 40-bit floating-point Surface Yes (Dual Surface) Yes Up to 56 in / 56 out / MADI split x2 (@ 48kHz) D2-Rack (42-32), D-Rack (32-16) 22. On 2 loops = 36 MADI / Optocore / RJ45 CAT5E (with optional DMI card) BNC / HMA optics / ST / OpticalCON / RJ45 CAT5 (With Optional DMI Card) Gain Tracking Yes 2 Yes
Dimensions (mm) and Weight (kg) Dimensions (inches) and Weights (Ibs)
1595(w) x 805(d) x 482(h). 70Kg 62.80(w) x 31.70(d) x 18.98(h). 154lbs
Max no. of outputs Max no. of faders Screen Ext. overview screen I/O expandability Insert points / channel On Board FX Graphic Eqs (32-Band) Dynamic EQ Buss 8-band Parametric EQ Multiband Compression DiGiTuBes Multi-channels VCA - style control groups / Mute Groups Set Spill Reorder Busses Multi-operator Surround MADI connectivity Optocore Snapshot Offline Snapshot Auto-Update Sampling rates Signal processing Audio processing and OS location Redundant Processing and Computer Redundant PSU's Stage Rack spec Max no of Racks Rack Interface Connector type for racks
Faders
38 x 100mm touch-sensitive, motorised
Screens
3 x 17” LCD high - resolution touch screens
Input Channels
128
Busses
Up to 64 plus masters Aux / Group busses with full processing Mono / Stereo / LCR
Matrix
Up to 24 Input / 24 Outputs with full processing
Control Groups
Up to 24, selectable for VCAstyle, Moving fader, Mute Group
Graphic Eq
24 x 32-band, Gain +/- 12dB
Internal FX
Up to 24 stereo effects comprising of reverbs and delay/chorus/pitch/enhancer
Spice Rack
8 mono / 4 stereo Rack Slots
Mustard Proc
36 Processing Strips
Nodal Proc
64 Nodal Processors
Local I/O
8 x 32bit mic/line I/O 8 x AES I/O
MADI interface
3 Interfaces, BNC connectivity
Optic interface
Optional dual loop
Sampling rates
48kHz / 96kHz
GPI/GPO 16 Ext Sync
Wordclock, AES, MADI, Optics
Physical
1595 mm (w) x 805mm (d) x
Dimensions
482mm (h)
Weight
70Kg (198Kg with flightcase)
Power
100V-240V, 50-60Hz, 295VA
Requirements
Audio Specification Sample rate
96kHz / 48kHz
Processing delay
1ms Typical (channel, SD Rack input through L-R buss to stage output @96kHz)
Internal processing
Up to 40-bit, floating point
AD/DA Conversion
32-bit Converter Bit Depth
Frequency response
+/- 0.15dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
THD
<0.002% @ unity gain, 0dB input @ 1kHz
Channel Seperation
Better than 120dB (40Hz –15kHz)
Residual output noise
<100 dBu Typical (20Hz - 20kHz)
Microphone Input
Better than -128 dB Equivalent Noise
Maximum Output Level +22dBu Maximum Input Level ** Full Processing - Includes Delay, DiGiTuBe, HP/LP Filters, 4 or 8 Band EQ, Dynamics 1 and Dynamics 2.
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+22dBu
Processing Channel Specification Input Channel Name
Link; any channel / buss Hi crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz Lo crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz s/c source : Any source
User-defined / Presets
Channel Selection Mono / Stereo / Multi
s/c listen : on/off
Input Routing
s/c filter freq / width: 20Hz – 20kHz (post eq/dyn) On/off
Analogue Gain
Main & Alternate Input
Dynamics 2
on/off
Gate / Ducker
Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 50us – 100ms Hold; 2ms – 2s Release; 5ms – 5s Range; 0 - 90dB Key; Any source Key listen Freq/width; 20 – 20kHz
Compressor
Processing Channel Specification Aux / Group / Matrix Output
on / off Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 500us – 100ms Release; 10ms – 10s Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1 Gain; 0 to +40dB with Autogain option Link; any channel / buss Hi crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz Lo crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz s/c source : Any source
s/c listen : on/off
Name
User-defined / Presets
Phase
Normal / Reverse
s/c filter freq / width: 20Hz – 20kHz
Digital Trim
-20 to +60dB
Insert B
(post eq/dyn) On/off
Delay
Up to 1.3 sec
EQ/Dyn order
EQ/Dyn or Dyn/EQ
DiGiTuBe
Drive 0.01 - 50.0 Bias 0 - 6
Mute
Channel mute / hard mute
Solo
Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto solo
Channel Safe
trim, eq, dyn, fade/mute, inserts, outputs, full safe
Output Routing
Outputs, Insert A, Insert B, FX
Fader
100mm motorised fader ∞ to + 10dB
-20 to +60dB
Phase
Normal / Reverse
Insert B
Digital Trim
-40 to +40dB
EQ/Dyn order
EQ/Dyn or Dyn/EQ
Up to 1.3 sec
Mute
Channel mute / hard mute
DiGiTuBe
Drive 0.01 - 50.0 Bias 0 - 6
Solo
Solo Buss 1 / Solo Buss 2 / Both, Auto solo
LPF
20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
Channel Safe
HPF
20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
Insert A
(pre eq/dyn) On/off
Input, eq, dyn, aux, pan, fade/ mute, inserts, buss, directs, full safe
Equalisation
4 band EQ: Parametric or Dynamic (low/lowshelf, lower-mid/ lowshelf, upper-mid/hishelf, hi/ hishelf) on/off Freq; 20 – 20kHz Gain; +/- 18dB Q: 0.1 -20 (parametric) / 0.100.85 (shelf) Dynamic Eq on/off Over/under Band on/off Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 500us – 100ms Release; 10ms – 10s Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Output Routing
Buss, Insert A, Insert B, FX Direct: on/off, pre-mute / prefade / post-fade, level +/- 18dB
Fader
100mm motorised fader ∞ to +10dB
Delay
Dynamics 1
Single or multiband (3-band)
Compressor
on / off Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 500us – 100ms Release; 10ms – 10s Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1 Gain; 0 to +40dB with Autogain option Link; any channel / buss Hi crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz Lo crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz Knee : hard, med, soft
De-Esser
on/off
Gate / Ducker
Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 50us – 100ms Hold; 2ms – 2s Release; 5ms – 5s Range; 0 - 90dB Key; Any source Key listen Freq/width; 20 – 20kHz
Compressor
LPF
20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
HPF
20 – 20kHz, 24dB / Oct
Insert A
(pre eq/dyn) On/off
Equalisation
8 band EQ: Parametric or Dynamic 4 band EQ: Parametric Only (low/lowshelf, lower-mid/ lowshelf, upper-mid/hishelf, hi/ hishelf) on/off Freq; 20 – 20kHz Gain; +/- 18dB Q: 0.1 -20 (parametric) / 0.100.85 (shelf) Dynamic Eq on/off Over/under Band on/off Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 500us – 100ms Release; 10ms – 10s Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1
Threshold : 20us – 20ms Release : 1ms – 100ms Ratio : 1:1 – 50:1 Ess-band : Listen on/off Ess-band filter freq / width: 20Hz – 20kHz
Dynamics 2
on / off Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 500us – 100ms Release; 10ms – 10s Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1 Gain; 0 to +40dB with Autogain option
Release : 1ms – 100ms Ratio : 1:1 – 50:1 Ess-band : Listen on/off Ess-band filter freq / width: 20Hz – 20kHz
Dynamics 1
Single or multiband (3-band)
Compressor
on / off Threshold; -60 – 0dB Attack; 500us – 100ms Release; 10ms – 10s Ratio; 1:1 – 50:1 Gain; 0 to +40dB with Autogain option Link; any channel / buss Hi crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz Lo crossover; 20Hz – 20kHz Knee : hard, med, soft
De-Esser
Mustard Processing Preamplifier Tubes Variable Drive Odd / Even / Overdrive / Distortion / Crunch / Hi Distortion Presets Variable Output Gain Preamplifier Amp Variable Drive Odd/Even 1st stage Harmonics Bias & Saturate control Off/Odd/Even 2nd stage harm Variable HF Boost Variable Output Gain Equalisation
4 band EQ: Parametric (lowshelf / bell, lower-mid bell /all-pass, upper-mid bell / allpass, hishelf / bell) HPF & LPF 4th order filters
Dynamics 1
Classic VCA Compressor Vintage VCA Compressor Optical Compressor FET Limiter
Dynamics 2
Gate / Ducker
Threshold : 20us – 20ms
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Quantum 338 Line Drawings
482mm/19.00”
546mm/21.50” 805mm/31.70”
Weights and Dimensions 1595(w) x 805(d) x 482(h). 70Kg 62.80(w) x 31.70(d) x 18.98(h). 154lbs
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1595mm/62.80”
1014mm/39.92”
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776mm/30.5”
236mm/9.3”
642mm/25.3”
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495mm/19.5”
147mm/5.78”
1144mm/45.0”
Quantum 338 Flight Case Line Drawings
1717mm/67.6”
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Quantum Comparison Quantum 7
Quantum338
Max no. of Input Processing Channels
256
128
Max aux / sub-group busses (full processing**)
128
64
Surround
Yes
Yes
Matrix (in addition to aux / sub - group) (full processing**)
48x48
24 x 24
Solo busses
2
2
Max no. of inputs - Non optic consoles
N/A
640
Max no. of inputs - 1 console on single optic loop
1281
1144
Local I/O spec
12x mic/line, 12x line outputs, 12x AES/EBU I/O (mono streams)
8x 32bit mic/line, 8x 32bit line outputs, 8x AES/EBU I/O (mono streams)
Max no. of outputs
1280
1144
Max no. of faders
52 (plus 48 if used with 2 x EX007)
38
Screens
3 x 15" touch
3 x 17" capacitive touch
Ext. overview screen
Yes
Yes
I/O expandability
Yes
Yes
Insert points / channel
2
2
Mustard Processing Strips
64
36
On Board FX
48 plus 16 Spice Rack Slots
24 plus 8 Spice Rack Slots
Graphic Eqs (32-Band)
48
24
Dynamic EQ
688
286
Buss 8-band Parametric EQ
Yes
Yes
Multiband Compression
688
286
DiGiTuBes
432
222
Multi-channels
Yes
Yes
VCA - style control groups/Mute Groups
36
24
Set Spill
Yes
Yes
Nodal Processing Points
256
64
True Solo
Yes
Yes
Reorder Busses
Yes
Yes
Multi-operator
Yes
Yes
MADI connectivity
8 x ports or 4 x Redundant ports @ 48k 4 x ports @ 96k
6 x ports or 3 x Redundant ports @ 48k 3 x ports @ 96k
Optocore
Yes (including dual loop)
Optional dual loop
Snapshot Offline
Yes
Yes
Snapshot Auto-Update
Yes
Yes
Sampling rates
48 / 96 kHz
48 / 96 kHz
Signal processing
FPGA, up to 40-bit floating-point
FPGA, up to 40-bit floating-point
Audio processing and OS location
Surface
Surface
Redundant Processing and Computer
Standard
Yes (Dual Surface)
Redundant PSU's
Yes
Yes
Stage Rack spec
Up to 56 in / 56 out / MADI split x2 (@ 48kHz)
Up to 56 in / 56 out / MADI split x2 (@ 48kHz)
Max no of Racks
24. On 2 loops = 38
22. On 2 loops = 36
Rack Interface
MADI / Optocore / & RJ45 CAT5E (with optional DMI card)
MADI / Optocore / & RJ45 CAT5E (with optional DMI card)
Connector type for racks
BNC / HMA optics / ST / Opticalcon / & CAT5E (with optional DMI card)
BNC / HMA optics / ST / Opticalcon / & CAT5E (with optional DMI card)
Rack sharing FOH/MON
Gain Tracking™
Gain Tracking™
Offline Software
Yes
Yes
Virtual Soundcheck
Yes
Yes
DMI Slots
2
2
UB MADI (48ch)
Yes
Yes
Dimensions (mm) and Weight (kg)
1496(w) x 875(d) x 503(h) - 112kgs
1595(w) x 805(d) x 482(h) - 70kgs
Dimensions (inches) and Weights (Ibs)
58.9(w) x 34.45(d) x 19.8(h) 247Ibs
62.80(w) x 31.70(d) x 19.00(h) - 154Ibs
** Full Processing - Includes Delay, DiGiTuBe, HP/LP Filters, 4 or 8 Band EQ, Dynamics 1 and Dynamics 2.
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APPLIC Live Sound The trusted choice of the world’s most respected sound engineers From sold out stadiums to intimate live performance venues, sound engineers agree on one thing – for the best digital mixing consoles for live sound, the only name that matters is DiGiCo. As the recognised worldwide standard for live audio mixing, DiGiCo consoles are renowned for their industry leading sound quality and ease of use. From the compact and affordable S21 all the way up to the pioneering power of Quantum7, DiGiCo delivers the workflow, the feature-set and the absolute reliability that the world’s biggest tours rely upon. Since the arrival of the seminal D5 Live, DiGiCo has stood at the forefront of the digital mixing revolution, transforming the world of touring sound with a succession of innovations. With the launch of the SD7 console came Stealth Digital Processing and vast new reserves of power, functionality and flexibility. Now the DiGiCo legacy is continuing with Quantum7 – a digital mixing platform that’s designed to exceed the ambitions of tomorrow’s touring productions. No matter how big the show or ambitious your vision, for live sound there is only one choice – DiGiCo.
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Installed Sound Advanced, versatile and robust solutions for installed sound When today’s permanent audio installations require versatility and reliability in equal measure, DiGiCo has the answer. With 4REA4, DiGiCo is pushing the boundaries of commercial audio and simplifying the most complex multi-stage and multi-space venues. The 4REA4 Processing Engine combines with a range of external I/O and multi-layer, programmable controllers to form an expandable, easy-to-operate solution for installed sound. Drawing on DiGiCo’s vast experience in the creation of industry standard user interfaces and workflows, 4REA4 is highly intuitive for end-users, combining the highest quality audio performance with total flexibility of deployment. From 4AREA4 to the EX-007 fader expansion unit, bringing 100m remote operation over CAT5 to the Quantum7… DiGiCo continues to innovate the solutions that systems integrators need.
ICATIONS Theatre Dedicated world-class digital mixing for theatre sound design From plays on the fringe to Broadway musicals and West End spectaculars, the world’s most successful theatre sound designers and producers agree on one thing – for the best digital mixing consoles for theatre sound, the only name that matters is DiGiCo.
House of Worship Feature-packed, intuitive digital mixing for worship For every house of worship audio team, the decision to invest in a professional digital console is not just about choosing the best mixer for church sound, it’s an opportunity to transform how you deliver the message to your congregation. From compact and affordable digital mixing consoles such as the S21 up to the immense power of the Quantum7, the most trusted large format mixing desk for live sound, DiGiCo has the solution you need to raise up your service to the next level. Professional and volunteer sound teams alike trust in DiGiCo to deliver deep functionality and ease of use – no matter whether you’re an experienced audio technician or a newcomer to the church sound team.
As sound design in theatre becomes ever more ambitious, DiGiCo continues to lead the way forward with its easy-to-use and efficient workflow, rock solid reliability and pioneering adoption of new technologies. No matter whether your sound design features the latest in immersive audio and sound localisation or makes a star of the simple spoken word, DiGiCo has the solution you need to raise your technical production to the next level. With a bespoke feature-set designed to suit the unique demands of theatre-sound, the DiGiCo SD9T, SD10T, SD7T and Quantum7T represent a range of industry-leading solutions for every size of show. For world-class theatre sound, there is only one choice – DiGiCo.
From dynamic worship bands and intimate spoken word sermons, when Sunday arrives, you need to know that your digital mixer won’t let you down. For thousands of houses of worship worldwide as well as the world’s most respected sound engineers, there is only one choice – DiGiCo.
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DiGiCo’s digital evolution really began with the release of the D5 Live – a breakthrough console that turned the pro-audio world on its head, and raised eyebrows across the industry. A super-powerful and slick piece of kit, with a massive feature set, which would set the standard for years to come. Fast-forward 5 years, and the first of the SD-Range was born – another real trend setter, combining a quick and intuitive user interface, and sonic capabilities that are still yet to be beaten. Each console in the range retains that classic analogue feel, with the ultimate in digital processing. The SD-Range raised the bar in many ways: not only in terms of power and flexibility, but creativity; never before had engineers experienced Super FPGA technology, which allowed for massive I/O capabilities, and the ultimate dynamic toolbox, easily accessible at the press of a button or via the touch screen. From the rackmount SD11, all the way up to the flagship SD7, and everything in between, there is an SD console suited to every possible audio application - and they all pack a similar punch. Be it a bar or club gig, a stadium world tour, or a massive broadcast event such as The Grammys or The Oscars, the SD-Range s is so often the go-to. In 2015, DiGiCo launched the S-Series: S21 and S31, which brought serious power in a super-small package; and in 2016, Stealth Core 2 software multiplied the power of the SD-Range. in 2017, DiGiCo released the SD12; a small footprint, powerful, and highly advanced console, with all the functionality and processing power you’d expect from an SD console, but at an unbelievable pricepoint. Suited to any application, from live touring to broadcast, it brought industry firsts, as well as dual 15-inch touchscreens, that familiar DiGiCo workflow, and advanced connectivity. In 2018, DiGiCo delivered the first in a new generation of console, the Quantum7. Once again turning the pro-audio world on its head, the Quantum7 showed the immense power that can be provided with three seventh generation FPGAs working in unison. With huge channel counts and all new features like Nodal Processing and True Solo, the start of the Quantum range gave a dramatic leap forward in power and connectivity. Following on from the huge success of the Quantum7, 2020 sees the expansion of the Quantum range with the Quantum5 and the Quantum338. Providing all of the Quantum features, Quantum338 gives all new hardware features such as “Ultimate Stadius” 32bit local I/O and the three huge 17” super bright, high resolution, PCAP touchscreens, making sure that you won’t miss a thing.
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